Jewel Ross Caldwell

Jewel Ross Caldwell, 97, passed away on May 25, 2023. She was born on May 8, 1926 in Vance County, NC, a daughter of the late Dr. Grady Ross and Robbie Gillis Ross; and beloved wife and mother to her late husband, W. Reid Caldwell and son, David Ross Caldwell. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Bobbie Bridges and brother, William C. Ross.

Jewel was a 1944 graduate of Central High School in Charlotte and Lees-McRae College in Banner Elk in 1946. She worked at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville, TN and Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte as a Medical Records Librarian, and finally retired as a Volunteer Assistant at the hospital in 1991. Jewel was a lifelong member of Covenant Presbyterian Church in Charlotte. Her favorite past-times included cooking, gardening, reading and walking.

She is remembered as a loving wife, mother, and was devoted to her family and to selflessly helping others. She was affectionately known as “CeCe” to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Jewel is survived by her son, W. Reid Caldwell, Jr. (Susan); grandsons, William Reid Caldwell and Matthew Martin Caldwell (Tydal); granddaughter, Katherine Ross Caldwell Grissom (Lee); and great-granddaughters, Claire Marie Grissom and Emma Katherine Grissom.

A service by the graveside will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday, June 2, 2023 at Elmwood Cemetery, 700 W. 6th St., Charlotte, NC.

Memorial contributions may be made to the donor’s choice.